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    should I worry about carbon buildup

    So, after getting my '30 running and having it overheat quickly, I have rodded and flushed the radiator. I took the head off to clean the water jackets. Now i'm wondering if I should be worried about the carbon on the valves and pistons. The car ran great when I had it running. The...
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    Got 'er running!

    Hello all. After, very slowly, doing a bit of work on the '30 Model A i've had handed down to me, I finally got her running today. :D I am concerned about the shape of the block/radiator when it comes to rust/scale. I've vinegar soaked both independently and have flushed them out with a hose...
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    Questions before a "first" start

    Hello all, I'm happy to be the new owner of a '30 Model A. It has been sitting for the last decade or so. All the fluids were left in it. After disconnecting the old radiator hoses, I have found a lot of corrosion/rust around the coolant inlet and outlet on the head. I've ordered a new...
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